Cardboard Shipping Boxes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution issued a solicitation for Cardboard Shipping Boxes for its San Joaquin, CA facility. This opportunity, designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, has concluded and is now an Award Notice. While the awardee and contract value are not specified in the provided data, the solicitation sought various types of UN-rated double-wall boxes for delivery to Tracy, CA.
Scope of Work
The solicitation detailed requirements for several types of cardboard shipping boxes, including:
- Shipper Kit, 12"x12"x12", 275 lb test, double wall, UN#4GV/X13/S (Uline S-14955 or equivalent)
- BOX (Variation), 14"x14"x14", 275# DW, UN rated for special packaging groups I, II, & III (similar or equal to Uline S-22742)
- BOX (Variation), 16"x16"x16", UN Rating 4GV/X27.3/S, 275#DW
- Shipper Kit, 20"x20"x20", 350 lb test, double wall, UN#4GV/X39.4/S All items were required to be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951 and shipped on serviceable, winged pallets. Unit prices were required to include shipping (FOB Destination).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery lead time was 30 days After Receipt of Order.
- Place of Performance: Tracy, CA.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 322211 (Size Standard: 1,250 employees).
Original Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST (electronically via email to Thomas.semones@dla.mil).
- Questions Due: April 23, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award was intended for the acceptable quoter with the lowest evaluated price. Technical Capability and Past Performance were evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
- Required Submissions: Included manufacturer details, part numbers, descriptive literature demonstrating product compliance, and past performance information.
Notes
This notice serves as an Award Notice, indicating the solicitation phase is complete. The provided data does not include details on the awarded vendor or the contract value. This summary provides insight into the requirements and process for similar DLA Distribution opportunities.